Over the last few weeks, an interesting trend has emerged in the relationship between President Jacob Zuma and his trade union allies, a trend that could have far-reaching effects on the South Africa economy.When Zuma came to power, it was with the explicit backing of the ANC's alliance partners, the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) and the South African Communist Party (SACP). Although no one has clarified what the agreement between Zuma and his supporters was, it's clear that the SACP and Cosatu had certain expectations of what Zuma would do once in power, expectations that ...

PRESIDENT Jacob Zuma is the second best president South Africa has ever had after Nelson Mandela because of his ability to listen to advice and admitting his mistakes.This is the message that Zuma received when he visited the congregation of the Church of Warriors, in Ackerville, Emalahleni (Witbank), yesterday.“You are a great leader and the second best after former president Nelson Mandela because you have the ability to listen to advice. You also take care of all of us without any prejudice,” Bishop Dununu Msibi told Zuma, who bowed his head in appreciation.Msibi prayed for Zuma ...